A legislative fix could be on the way for Alabama's medical cannabis licensing problems.
Sen. Tim Melson said that he's optimistic that legislation that would expand the number of integrated licenses available from the state will be introduced shortly after the legislature's spring break and hopefully can bring an end to the legal logjam that has delayed the distribution of medical cannabis to Alabama patients.
"I think we're close on that legislation," Melson said. "I haven't felt the body out, so I'm not sure where everyone stands. But I know the goal of (medical cannabis) was to help patients, and I think (a majority) would be on board with something that gets us to that."
Melson declined to discuss specifics of the proposed legislation because, as of now, nothing has been finalized, and lawmakers and attorneys are still working through possibilities.
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